Catiope Strawberry Natural - El Mirador

Finca Monteblanco: Co-Fermented, Natural Purple Caturra

Hydrangea presents this unique Strawberry Co-Fermented Natural Catiope from El Mirador in Huila, Colombia. Only cherries measuring above 20 Brix are selected, floated, and hand-sorted before fermentation. First, cherries ferment for 60 hours in plastic tanks. Then, a mother culture fed with molasses and strawberries is introduced, adding distinct layers of fruitiness and complexity over 270 more hours of fermentation. After 330 total fermentation hours, cherries dry on raised beds to 10.5–11% humidity. Grown on a 31-hectare farm planted with varieties like Caturra, Tabi, and Bourbon, this coffee is bursting with bright, sweet, and juicy character.

Tasting Notes: Strawberry Jam, Shortcake, Tangerine

Producer - Elkin Guzman 

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.